Article: Pens' Ekman works toward return

A dislocated left elbow has kept left wing Nils Ekman out of action since late December. However, he accompanied the Penguins to Florida and is practicing with the club. Ekman has yet to test his injured elbow by participating in contact drills.

"Hopefully by the end of the trip," Ekman said of a plan for him to skate a full-contact practice.

Ekman said he is sporting a brace to support his elbow.

"I'm still getting used to that," Ekman said. "Everything else feels pretty good, though. My conditioning is OK, so my legs shouldn't be a problem."

Ekman, acquired from San Jose during the offseason, has scored six goals and recorded 15 points in 32 matches this season.

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